Meetings

NDM7791 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Supports Unite, Unison and the Royal College of Nursing’s efforts to achieve fair pay for all healthcare workers.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government, in its current discussions with the healthcare unions, to commit to a real terms pay rise above that proposed by the NHS pay review body.

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Recognises the dedication and sacrifice of all staff in the health and social care workforce in Wales.

2. Welcomes the historic levels of funding by Her Majesty’s Government to all regions and nations of the UK, including Wales, in successive budgets and in the fight against COVID-19.

3. Notes the recommendations from the independent NHS pay review body in Wales and the Welsh Government’s decision to award NHS staff a 3 per cent pay rise.

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to urgently tackle working conditions such as mental health support, retention, upskilling and filling staffing gaps within the NHS, to ensure we have a workforce fit for the future.

[If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be de-selected]

Amendment 2 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

Delete point 2 and replace with:

Calls on the Welsh Government to continue to engage with NHS Wales trade unions including on NHS pay.

The item started at 16.31

Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM7791 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Supports Unite, Unison and the Royal College of Nursing’s efforts to achieve fair pay for all healthcare workers.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government, in its current discussions with the healthcare unions, to commit to a real terms pay rise above that proposed by the NHS pay review body.

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Recognises the dedication and sacrifice of all staff in the health and social care workforce in Wales.

2. Welcomes the historic levels of funding by Her Majesty’s Government to all regions and nations of the UK, including Wales, in successive budgets and in the fight against COVID-19.

3. Notes the recommendations from the independent NHS pay review body in Wales and the Welsh Government’s decision to award NHS staff a 3 per cent pay rise.

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to urgently tackle working conditions such as mental health support, retention, upskilling and filling staffing gaps within the NHS, to ensure we have a workforce fit for the future.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

Delete point 2 and replace with:

Calls on the Welsh Government to continue to engage with NHS Wales trade unions including on NHS pay.

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

Amendment 2 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM7791 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Supports Unite, Unison and the Royal College of Nursing’s efforts to achieve fair pay for all healthcare workers.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to continue to engage with NHS Wales trade unions including on NHS pay.

The motion as amended was agreed.